Strike Force Trident Detectives have charged two male youths following a $150,000 crime spree across Darwin and Palmerston.
Detective Sergeant Mark Bland said Police allege the two offenders aged 12 and 14, unlawfully entered a business on Smith Street on 22 June and stole two vehicles valued at $62,000.
“Police allege the two youths stole a further four vehicles from residents in Palmerston during the past month.
“The two youths also allegedly unlawfully entered a fast food business in Durack on 20 April and stole four bottles of soft drink."
Police arrested the two youths in Grey on Saturday and charged the pair with:
Stealing (x4)
Damage to property (x2)
Trespass (x3)
Unlawful enter building (x4)
Unlawful enter dwelling
Aggravated unlawful use of a motor vehicle (x8)
Unlawful use of a motor vehicle (x4)
They will both appear in Darwin Youth Justice Court today.